Digital Archive Officer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Historic Environment Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £23,481
Job grade:

Other
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
HES
Heritage
Type of role:
Other
Working pattern:
Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
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John Sinclair House, EdinburghAbout the job

Job summary:

You will support the work of the HES Archives Digital
Repository and assist with the transfer, accessioning,

- appraisal and cataloguing of born-digital and digitised
- archive material to our catalogue and digital
- preservation infrastructure, contributing to internal digital
- preservation research and development, and supporting
- the co-ordination of external digitisation projects

Job description:

This post is based within the Archives Department and is part of the Heritage Directorate.
Our expert team manages one of Scotland's national collections with physical archives
dating from the 17th century to the present day, and digital archives created since the latter
part of the 20th century, as well as an extensive library. The collection focusses on
Scotland's architecture, archaeology and the built and marine environments, and is formed
by the work of HES (and predecessors) and many individuals and groups in Scotland and
the UK who actively create these records.

Contribute to the accessioning and cataloguing of digital resources in the archive,

- ensuring they are in line with appropriate standards

Assist with internal and external work to build and manage stakeholder relationships

to ensure regular archive transfers to the digital repository- Undertake research into HES archive material to inform cataloguing, the preparation

of collection summaries, provenance and access and rights clarification.- Assist with the co-ordination of the location and movement of records into the digital

archive- Contribute to the promotion of the HES archive, library and online services through

talks, blogs, newsletters and online resources, as well as the organisation and
- delivery of guided tours and events.

Assist with the delivery of archive enquiry services in the Search Room including

guided tours and events.- Assist with research, special initiatives, lectures and exhibitions and other activities

within the Archives forward plan- Other duties delegated by the Head or Deputy Head of Archives.

Person specification:

You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the requirements and qualifications below
as part of the selection process.

Essential requirements:

A high standard of computer literacy and demonstrable interest in digital preservation
Experience of working in an archive setting
Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to maintain a high level of accuracy

and motivation when performing routine and repetitive tasks- A flexible approach and willingness to learn new skills, practices, procedures and to

build a knowledge of the HES archives.- Good written and verbal communication skills

The ability to be a good team worker and to work with mínimal supervision

Desirable requirements:

Knowledge of archival standards, processes and procedures
Good IT skills including using Microsoft Office
Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Demonstrable knowledge and enthusiasm for Scottish archaeology, architecture

and/or history- Open to learning new skills, practices, procedures and building a knowledge of the HES

archives- Enthusiasm to communicate the work of Historic Environment Scotland.

A full driving license (staff may have to travel to remote or rural areas of Scotland, e.g.

staff must liaise with depositors of archives, which is not always possible by public
- transport)

Qualifications & Professional Memberships:

3 SCQF Level 6's (or equivalent) in English and Maths or demonstrable relevant

experience.equivalent relevant experience (desirable)

Benefits:

give you job satisfaction and excellent development opportunities, plus a competitive salary,
25 days paid holidays (rising to 30 days after 3 years' service) and 11.5 public holidays a
year - pro rata for part time staff.

In addition we offer a great benefits package to our employees which includes:

flexible working hours (where appropriate)

- special leave maternity/paternity leave
- adoption leave
- reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
- support for further education and personal development
- study leave for work related courses
- access to a learning resource centre

Health and welfare

We offer you access to:
our Employee Assistance Programme
for confidential advice and counselling

- an occupational sick pay scheme
- discounts at some local authority leisure facilities
- access to a free Headspace membership
- interest free loans for bicycles and annual travel passes (see 'season ticket' below)
- reasonable adjustments when needed, as part of our Equalities policy Staff discounts